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OurSpace with Matt Vettese
Rediscover new music. Former radio host, Matt Vettese, interviews the hottest bands in the alternative music scene each week. This is a place to connect with your favourite bands and discover new ones. New episodes every Wednesday! Find more: www.ourspacemedia.com
Episodes
OurSpace with Matt VetteseBrian of Good Terms on Warped Tour, Hard Call, and Finding Their Sound
Brian of Good Terms returns to OurSpace with Matt Vettese to talk about what it meant to actually performing at Warped Tour, why Warped Tour still matters for…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseThe Forgotten Wave of Emo | Andrew Sacher on Emo Revival
What happened to emo between the 2000s mainstream boom and the resurgence we're experiencing today? Andrew Sacher joins Matt on OurSpace to discuss his new…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseBike Routes on Touring with Slow Joy, Prairie & Their Breakout Year
Recorded outside the Toronto stop of Slow Joy's I Love You So Much I Could Die Tour, David of Bike Routes joins OurSpace for a special on-location conversation…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseThe Story Behind INOHA's Viral Success & "This Might Be Useful"
What really happens after a song goes viral? This week on OurSpace with Matt Vettese, Gavin and Ricky from INOHA share the story behind the band's breakout…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseYou Don't Need to Go Viral to Build a Music Career | lolitslea Interview
What does it really take to build a music career without a label or a viral moment doing the work for you? lolitslea joins OurSpace to talk about her journey…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseThe Song She Threw Away Became Her Biggest Release | Nicole Alexis Interview
Nicole Alexis joins OurSpace to discuss her new EP, Mirrors and Smoke, growing up alternative, and why one of her biggest songs almost never existed. The…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseDaniel Rinaldi on The Mental Health Crisis Nobody Talks About in Music
What does touring actually do to your mental health? Licensed mental health counselor Daniel Rinaldi joins OurSpace to discuss the hidden struggles that…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseThe Top 8 Releases of 2026 (so far) | co-hosted by T.J.
If you're new here, a few years ago, TJ and I co-hosted a podcast called The Top 8. Due to scheduling issues, The Top 8 went on hiatus. But good news if you…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseZach Goode on Joining Smash Mouth & the First New Album in 14 Years
Zach Goode joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to discuss becoming the new voice of Smash Mouth, the band's first full-length album of original music in 14 years…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseThe Secret to Writing Better Music in Your 30s | Chief State Interview
Chief State joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to discuss their new album Keep Your Friends Closer, why it took nearly two years to finally release, and how…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseRuss Rankin (Good Riddance) on Why Punk Rock Still Matters in 2026
Russ Rankin of Good Riddance joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese for a chat about the band's new album Before the World Caves In, political songwriting in the…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseHow a Drummer in France and a Singer in America Built a Band Together | Subtitles. Interview
Jake and Alex of Subtitles join OurSpace with Matt Vettese to discuss their debut album Subtitles On, the challenges of running a band across two continents…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseBurning Out's Jason on Heartbreak, Toronto Punk & the New Single "Kill Me Maybe"
Jason from Toronto's Burning Out joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to discuss the band's new single "Kill Me Maybe," their upcoming EP, heartbreak, songwriting…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseDes Rocs: Why Rock Music Still Has the Best Live Shows
Des Rocs joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese for a chat about his new album To Hell and Back, the future of rock music, surviving a devastating spinal injury, and…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseBuddy Nielsen on New Senses Fail Music, Still Searching & the Future of Emo
Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese for a deep conversation about the past, present, and future of Senses Fail, including new music…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseNate Hardy on Emo Culture, Sad Music & Microwave’s Evolution
Microwave frontman Nate Hardy joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese for a deep dive into the band’s evolution, the emo revival, mental health in music culture, and…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseThe Comeback Story Every Emo Fan Needs to Hear | Tokyo Rose Interview
Tokyo Rose is back. In this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, Ryan of Tokyo Rose joins the show to talk about the band’s rise during the golden era of emo…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseYouth Fountain’s New Era: Tyler Talks Independence, Burnout & the Next Album
Tyler of Youth Fountain joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese for an open conversation about the past, present, and future of the project. We talk about Youth…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseJake Luhrs (August Burns Red) Talks Chatters ‘Voiceless’ Collab & Giving Fans a Voice
Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red joins OurSpace to talk about mental health, community, and turning music into something bigger than just songs. We explore the…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseKory (Prince Daddy & The Hyena) talks Hotwire Trip Switch...this isn't a concept album!
In this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, I’m joined by Kory from Prince Daddy & The Hyena to break down their brand new album Hotwire Trip Switch and why…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseElectric Callboy: “We Were Getting Flipped Off On Stage…” (Now They Sell Out Arenas)
In this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, I’m joined by Nico and Kevin from Electric Callboy to talk about how they turned heavy music into something you…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseLOLO Breaks Down Her Most Personal Album Yet
LOLO is DONE apologizing for her feelings. In this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, we sit down with one of pop punk’s fastest-rising voices to talk…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseDon Broco on Their Heaviest Album + Nickelback Collab Story | Matt Donnelly Interview
Matt Donnelly of Don Broco joins OurSpace to talk about their latest album Nightmare Tripping and the evolution of the band’s sound. We dive into how their…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseWhy The Academy Is… Are Finally Back And A Deep Dive Into "Almost There" | William Beckett Interview
After nearly two decades, The Academy Is... are back with new music! William Beckett joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to talk about their new album "Almost…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseFree Throw Interview: New Album, Midwest Emo, Fatherhood, and Creative Freedom
Free Throw’s Cory Castro and Larry Warner join OurSpace with Matt Vettese to talk about the band’s sixth album, Moments Before the Wind, out March 27. We talk…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseThis Band Is Reviving 2000s Alt Rock (But Doing It Right) | Footballhead Interview
Footballhead joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to talk about their new album Weight of the Truth, and how they’re bringing early 2000s alternative rock energy…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseDan Marsala talks Story of the Year’s New Album A.R.S.O.N.
Dan Marsala of Story of the Year stops by OurSpace with Matt Vettese to break down the band’s new album ARSON, including how the title came from a lyric and…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseSweet Pill’s Zayna on “Still There’s a Glow,” Warped Tour, and Touring Nonstop
OurSpace with Matt Vettese is now powered by elderemo.com — shop emo and pop punk apparel for yourself, your kids, and even your pets. Use code OURSPACE for…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseChris DeMakes (Less Than Jake) talks Wake and Bake 2026 and 30 years of Losing Streak
It's a BONUS EPISODE! Chris DeMakes joins Matt Vettese for a quick chat to talk about Wake and Bake 2026, plus 30 years of Losing Streak and 25 years of…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseHawthorne Heights on The Importance of Emo & 20 Years of "If Only You Were Lonely"
OurSpace with Matt Vettese is now powered by elderemo.com — shop emo and pop punk apparel for yourself, your kids, and even your pets. Use code OURSPACE for…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseGood Sleepy on Growing Up, Constant Humming & Their Most Honest Record Yet
Five years after their debut, Good Sleepy are back with their sophomore LP Constant Humming and it might be their most cohesive, mature, and emotionally honest…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseGood Night Moon on How Adulthood Has Re-Inspired Songs Written 20 Years Ago
Goodnight Moon are back! Nearly 20 years after emerging from the South Florida DIY emo and post-hardcore scene, the band has reunited to re-record their early…
OurSpace with Matt Vettese$KIN UP on Emo Rap & Identity: “I Don’t Fit in One Scene”
In this episode of Ourspace, Matt sits down with rising emo rap artist $KIN UP to talk about the intersection of rap, emo, and alternative music, and why the…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseWhy Emo Still Matters: Demi The Daredevil on Pain, Art & Loneliness
In this episode of Ourspace, Matt Vettese sits down with Demi The Daredevil for a raw, vulnerable conversation about emo music, trauma, grief, authenticity…
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"Band's Need To Build A Community" Interview with Better Hell
In this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, I sit down with Better Hell for a wide-ranging conversation about building real community, modern emo culture…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseBen Quad on Wisher, 2000s Emo Influence & Refusing One Sound
In this episode of OurSpace, I sit down with Ben Quad to talk about their new album Wisher, the evolution of their sound, and why they refuse to stay boxed…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseGreywind Talk About Creating a World Where It’s Okay to Be Sad: "Severed Heart City"
In this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, I’m joined once again by Steph and Paul O’Sullivan of Greywind, marking their return to the show for a deeper…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseCharlie Kerr (Hotel Mira) on Being the Villain in His Own Songs
In this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, I sit down with Charlie Kerr, frontman of Hotel Mira, actor, and playwright, for a deeply honest conversation…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseFrom Acoustic Demos to Emo Anthems: Dylan Espeseth’s Breakout Story
In this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, I sit down with Dylan Espeseth, an up-and-coming alternative/emo artist with over 500,000 monthly Spotify…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseHUDDY on The Story Behind "Burn The Ballroom Down" + The Dark Side Of The Music Industry
HUDDY joins me for an honest and unfiltered conversation about his new era, the story behind “Burn The Ballroom Down,” and what it was like collaborating with…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseBailey Spinn Breaks Down Her Darker Era, Vocal Glow-Up & 2026 Plans
Bailey Spinn has taken over TikTok with 15M followers but her pivot into music is where things get REALLY interesting. In this episode, Bailey opens up about…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseCustomer Service (Halifax Emo) Talk New EP & Evolving Sound
In this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, I sit down with Halifax emo band Customer Service to talk all about their new EP If You’re Here, You Must Be…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseHouse & Home Talk About "I Won't Look For You" Their Most Honest Album Yet
House & Home talk their new album I Won’t Look For You, writing on the road, and levelling up their sound in this interview with OurSpace. Pat breaks down how…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseBearings Talk “Comfort Company”, Turning 30, and Finding Their Sound Again
Collin Hanes from Bearings joins OurSpace to talk all about the band’s brand-new album Comfort Company (out November 7). We dig into what makes this record…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseRody Walker (Protest The Hero) on the Fun Side of Metal and Why Some Songs Disappeared From Spotify
Rody Walker from Protest the Hero joins OurSpace to chat all things nostalgia, new music, and why some classic Protest songs are missing from streaming…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseBoys Like Girls Reflect on 20 Years of Hits and Live Presence | When We Were Young 2025
Boys Like Girls talk When We Were Young, perfecting their live show, and the nostalgia of playing songs that defined a generation. Plus, stories from the…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseBad Religion on Coining “Emo,” Warped Tour Days, and the Evolution of Punk | When We Were Young 2025
Bad Religion talk When We Were Young, the evolution of punk and emo, and how they accidentally coined the term “emo” back in 1985. 💥 Sponsored by All That Raaz…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseArm's Length Make Me Feel OLD at When We Were Young
Arm’s Length talk When We Were Young, being one of the youngest bands on the lineup, and what it’s like sharing the stage with their heroes. Plus, breaking out…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseTaking Back Sunday Talk Longevity & When We Were Young Festival
Taking Back Sunday talk When We Were Young, the evolution of their sound, and connecting with a new generation of fans. Plus, how they stay true to their…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseTaylor Acorn on “Poster Child,” Touring, and Sharing a Stage with Her Emo Heroes | WWWY Interview
Taylor Acorn talks When We Were Young, leading the new wave of the emo revival, and sharing a lineup with the bands she grew up on. Plus, we chat about her…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseHer Leather Jacket Interview at When We Were Young 2025 | Being The New Guys at the Nostalgia Fest
Her Leather Jacket talk When We Were Young, breaking into the scene, and what it’s like being one of the newest acts on a nostalgia-packed lineup. Plus, Warped…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseSet Your Goals Interview at When We Were Young 2025 | Reuniting, New Music & The Story behind Echoes
Set Your Goals talk When We Were Young, reuniting after years away, and what sparked their comeback. Plus, new music updates, the story behind “Echoes,” and…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseThe Cab Interview at When We Were Young 2025 | Full Circle Moments, Emo Comeback & Mental Health
The Cab talk When We Were Young, emo nostalgia, and what’s next. Along with full-circle moments, mental health, and MySpace memories! 💥 Sponsored by All That…
OurSpace with Matt VettesePlain White T’s Interview at When We Were Young 2025 | The legacy of “Hey There Delilah.”
Plain White T’s talk When We Were Young, emo nostalgia, and the legacy of “Hey There Delilah.” Plus, touring with scene icons, festival memories, and the emo…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseAren’t We Amphibians: Emo, Indie, and the Art of Breaking Genre Rules
On this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, I’m joined by Aren’t We Amphibians, the genre-bending alternative/emo band blending indie rock, prog, and…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseWeakened Friends Interview | New Album, Emo Influences & Tour Stories
Indie rock trio Weakened Friends are back and gearing up for their brand-new album! In my chat with Sonia and Annie we talk about the band’s creative process…
OurSpace with Matt VettesePretoria on Breaking Genre Boxes, 3 Guitars & Moving to Chicago
This week on OurSpace with Matt Vettese, I sit down with Ben and Matt from Pretoria to talk about their latest EP If We’re Pretending — a coming-of-age record…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseSydney Sprague on Peak Experience, Going Independent & Finding Fun in Heartbreak
Sydney Sprague joins me to talk about her upcoming album Peak Experience (out September 26), the art of short records, touring with Spanish Love Songs, and why…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseEsden from Saturdays at Your Place talks new album "These Things Happen"
Esden from Saturdays at Your Place joins me to talk about their new album These Things Happen (out September 12), their viral hit “Tarot Cards,” and what it’s…
OurSpace with Matt VetteseThe Importance of DIY in Punk and Emo with Dana Bollen
Dana Bollen put together a 6 episode podcast series called Live Free or D.I.Y and in Matt's chat we dive into his journey from the corporate world to fully…